The Citizens, Judge Ken Wynne to hear Georgia Supreme Court case

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Wynne is from Macon, Georgia and has a both a bachelor's degree in political science and law degree from the University of Georgia. He resides in Newton County with his wife, Pam and two daughters. Him and his family are active members of the First Baptist Church of Covington.



Wynne served as district attorney of the judicial circuit for nine years prior to his appointment on the bench.  He also has experience serving as a district attorney for the Alcovy Circuit for 12 years and working at the Harmon, Smith & Bridges law firm. 

Ken Wynne is a judge serving the Alcovy Judicial Circuit in Georgia. He was appointed to this position in 2010, and has served for three terms.  

Ken Wynne Interview

Received a law degree from the University of Georgia in 1987.

Served as a district attorney, which are representatives of the government in criminal cases, and handled child support enforcement and the delinquency cases in the Juvenile Courts of Newton and Walton counties.

Established the Newton County Adult Felony Drug Court in 2013, and has presided over that court since. 

Served at a general service practice, Harmon, Smith & Bridges in Atlanta, and primarily did domestic work for the firm, some commercial litigation work.

- Received a law degree from the University of Georgia in 1987.
- Served as a district attorney, which are representatives of the government in criminal cases, and handled child support enforcement and the delinquency cases in the Juvenile Courts of Newton and Walton counties.
- Established the Newton County Adult Felony Drug Court in 2013, and has presided over that court since. 
- Served at a general service practice, Harmon, Smith & Bridges in Atlanta, and primarily did domestic work for the firm, some commercial litigation work.

Legal Experience

Said "I believe in the economy of words from the bench.  As the judge, I am not the show.  I have to control my courtroom, but I am not the show...the judge has to exercise some degree of control simply to keep the case progressing, but lawyers should try the case.  The less visible I am the better."

- Said "I believe in the economy of words from the bench.  As the judge, I am not the show.  I have to control my courtroom, but I am not the show...the judge has to exercise some degree of control simply to keep the case progressing, but lawyers should try the case.  The less visible I am the better."

Ethics & Conduct

As of March 19, 2024, Ken Wynne did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Said regarding judicial philosophy of family law: "It will be my goal to find what’s fair, and to help people part as amicably as possible, especially when they have children."

Prioritizes minimizing damage to children, whilst representing client's interests.

His goals for family law cases are "fairness, an amicable resolution when possible, and swift decisions when an amicable resolution is not possible."

- Said regarding judicial philosophy of family law: "It will be my goal to find what’s fair, and to help people part as amicably as possible, especially when they have children."
- Prioritizes minimizing damage to children, whilst representing client's interests.
- His goals for family law cases are "fairness, an amicable resolution when possible, and swift decisions when an amicable resolution is not possible."

Judicial Philosophy

Former president of the Alcovy Bar Association and the Covington Kiwanis Club.

- Former president of the Alcovy Bar Association and the Covington Kiwanis Club.

Community Involvement

Ken Wynne

Wynne is from Macon, Georgia and has a both a bachelor's degree in political science and law degree in 1987 from the University of Georgia. He resides in Newton County with his wife, Pam and two daughters. Him and his family are active members of the First Baptist Church of Covington.



Ken Wynne is a judge of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit in Georgia. He was appointed to this position in 2010, has served for three terms.  

Received a Juric Doctor from the University of Georgia in 1987.

- Received a Juric Doctor from the University of Georgia in 1987.
- Served as a district attorney, which are representatives of the government in criminal cases, and handled child support enforcement and the delinquency cases in the Juvenile Courts of Newton and Walton counties.
- Established the Newton County Adult Felony Drug Court in 2013, and has presided over that court since. 
- Served at a general service practice, Harmon, Smith & Bridges in Atlanta, and primarily did domestic work for the firm, some commercial litigation work.

As of March 19, 2024, Ken Wynne did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Said regarding judicial philosophy of family law " It will be my goal to find what’s fair, and to help people part as amicably as possible, especially when they have children."

His goals for family law cases are "fairness, an amicable resolution when possible, and swift decisions when an amicable resolution is not possible. "

- Said regarding judicial philosophy of family law " It will be my goal to find what’s fair, and to help people part as amicably as possible, especially when they have children."
- Prioritizes minimizing damage to children, whilst representing client's interests.
- His goals for family law cases are "fairness, an amicable resolution when possible, and swift decisions when an amicable resolution is not possible. "

Ken Wynne is a judge of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit in Georgia. He was appointed to this position in 2010, and served that role for three terms.  

Ken Wynne is a judge of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit in Georgia. He was elected in 2012, and served that role for two terms. 

Received a Juric Doctor from the University of Georgia in 1987

- Received a Juric Doctor from the University of Georgia in 1987
- Served as a district attorney, which are representatives of the government in criminal cases, and handled child support enforcement and the delinquency cases in the Juvenile Courts of Newton and Walton counties.
- Established the Newton County Adult Felony Drug Court in 2013, and has presided over that court since. 
- Served at a general service practice, Harmon, Smith & Bridges in Atlanta, and primarily did domestic work for the firm, some commercial litigation work.

Ken Wynne is a judge of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit in Georgia. He was elected in 2012, and re-elected in 2016. 

Established the Newton County Adult Felony Drug Court in 2013

- Established the Newton County Adult Felony Drug Court in 2013

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 